LaPorte County Board of Commissioners June 3, 2026

The LaPorte County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 3, 2026, where they approved payroll claims totaling over $1.5 million and operating expense claims exceeding $1.6 million. The board discussed budget season updates, including the release of budgets and capital asset plans, and the distribution of local income tax revenues. A significant procurement-related decision was the appointment of Mike Yacullo as the new county engineer with a salary of $108,000, replacing a previous salary of $86,216. The board also approved a cybersecurity training policy requiring employees to complete phishing awareness training by June 30, with non-compliance resulting in account lockout. Additionally, a settlement agreement of $29,925 was approved in a lawsuit involving the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department. Other discussions included voter registration staffing during the county fair and amendments to the data center ordinance. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically mentioned during the meeting.